Nikujaga – Japanese Beef and Potato Stew

Nikujaga – Japanese Beef and Potato Stew

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 400 g beef chuck, thinly sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 200 ml beef or dashi stock
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1 green onion, chopped (garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add beef slices and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3
    In the same pot, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4
    Add onions and carrots, cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. 5
    Return beef to the pot and add potatoes.
  6. 6
    Pour in stock, soy sauce, sugar, and mirin. Stir well to combine.
  7. 7
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  8. 8
    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with green onion.
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